BARC Stipendiary Trainee Exam Cut Off Marks 2026

The cut-off marks for the BARC Stipendiary Trainee recruitment are determined based on the performance of candidates in the written/CBT phases. These cut-offs are categorized as follows:

• Category-II (Preliminary Test): Candidates must secure a minimum of 40% marks in the General category and 30% in the reserved category to be screened through to the next stage.
• Category-II (Advanced Test): A higher threshold is set for progression; candidates must secure <30% in the General category and <20% in the reserved category to be filtered out.

Official category-wise cut-off tables are released only after the exam results are announced. Candidates should monitor the official website to view the final merit cut-offs. Factors influencing these trends include the total number of applicants, the difficulty level of the examination, and the number of vacancies available per trade.